Recent content by matkeson

Dixie is our second boxer and we rescued her at 18 mos. last Nov. She came with a number of issues, but after much work settled into family life with 5 kids well. We boarded her at a nice kennel when we went on vacation and since that time, every time I leave the house she destroys something...

Just when things seemed to be working out with Dixie, she's thrown me a curve ball. She nipped one of my sons friends when she came in the door a week ago and since then we've been working hard on having her sit at the door, having people offer treats when they arrive and she sits. But today...

Need some help from the experts....Dixie is our recent rescue (3 months). She's 18 months old and has caught on very well to housetraining, crate training, sit, down, and sit-stay. She comes when called and is a real love most of the time. We have five kids - teens to toddlers - so there's a...

Hi- I echo what everyone else is saying - stay with it - and I have one suggestion. Perhaps take Edie for a long walk before class - or perhaps there's a dog park nearby? Maybe burning off some energy beforehand would help. Good luck! We have a rescue too, and are working with her on...

I'm not a senior just yet, but have you thought about a rescue? We just did this with Dixie. We didn't get a puppy because we have 5 kids who are a variety of ages and demands, and I knew we didn't have the time for a pup. Dixie was 18 months old, and while we did have to housetrain, crate...

Just joined yesterday, but have owned boxers for 10 years. We lost our beloved Tiger, a gorgeous brindle, last year in August to lymphoma. Got Dixie, a flashy fawn, in November. We rescued her from a breeder who was keeping her outside in a kennel. She was kept as the pick of the litter...